Decision Made:
That the grant be approved.
Reasons for decision:
1. They currently run a Boarding Kennels and Cattery in Charnock Richard, Chorley and have planning permission to construct a new building alongside their current business, that will offer Canine Hydrotherapy and Dog Grooming to existing customers and the public, which will include Veterinary services and Physiotherapists.
2. They plan to be as sustainable as possible, with the new building being fully insulated and having double glazed windows and doors. They will be using a bank loan as well as their own personal savings to fund this project. The grant funding will be extremely beneficial as it will allow them to complete this project to a high standard in a shorter time.
3. The project involves building a canine hydrotherapy pool. This facility is highly sought after and new to this location and area. It will be used by the general public, vets & canine physiotherapists.
4. This will allow them to offer their services much sooner, which according to primary research of vets in the area, these facilities are in high demand as no one offers Hydrotherapy in the Chorley district.
5. Once the services are up and running this will create several new job opportunities as the business will be running seven days a week, with late night openings.
Other options considered and rejected
6. No other options were considered.